Texas A&M University

College Station, USA

Texas A&M University's athletic program, part of the NCAA, represents one of the prominent university sports programs. It is known for its competitive teams and rich athletic traditions within collegiate sports.

CCI Score

-37.59

0.02% April 18

Latest Event

Texas A&M Withdraws from Qatar Under Political Pressure

On February 8, 2024, Texas A&M University announced the closure of its Qatar campus by 2028 following concerns raised over a smear campaign and inadequate consultation with Qatar Foundation officials. Critics argue that the decision reflects an undue capitulation to political pressure that undermines transparency and jeopardizes long-term economic and diplomatic partnerships.

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Texas A&M University is currently rated as a Toadie.

-30 to -44 CCI Score

Companies scoring in this range actively seek to please authoritarian regimes. They offer proactive support and assistance in exchange for preferential treatment, compromising ethical standards for business gains and political favor.

Latest Events

FEB

08

2024

Texas A&M Withdraws from Qatar Under Political Pressure
-21.30

On February 8, 2024, Texas A&M University announced the closure of its Qatar campus by 2028 following concerns raised over a smear campaign and inadequate consultation with Qatar Foundation officials. Critics argue that the decision reflects an undue capitulation to political pressure that undermines transparency and jeopardizes long-term economic and diplomatic partnerships.
-30

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

The decision by Texas A&M to abruptly withdraw from its Qatar campus, without proper consultation with Qatar Foundation administrators, highlights a problematic capitulation to political pressure. This undermines the institution's commitment to independent decision-making and transparency, which are crucial in resisting external political influence and safeguarding democratic values.

Bowing to Political Pressure: Texas A&M Withdraws from Qatar
-15

Economic and Structural Influence

March 18

The closure voids longstanding economic contracts and undermines collaborative educational and economic engagements with Qatar. This disruption not only damages strategic international partnerships but could also foster anti-American sentiment, further complicating efforts to maintain open, mutually beneficial economic relations.

Bowing to Political Pressure: Texas A&M Withdraws from Qatar
JAN

09

2024

A&M-Qatar Partnership Raises National Security Concerns
-70.42

A report by ISGAP alleges that Texas A&M University’s longstanding partnership with Qatar has involved illicit funding and may enable undue foreign influence over sensitive research projects, including those related to nuclear technology, thus posing a national security risk.
-80

Economic Collaboration

March 18

The ISGAP report indicates that Texas A&M University has engaged in economic collaboration with Qatar, a nation with alleged links to extremist and anti-democratic elements. The partnership, involving over one billion USD in funding and control over research projects—including those in sensitive areas like nuclear research—raises alarming questions about national security risks and the potential transfer of sensitive technology. This scenario underscores a problematic economic collaboration that may compromise research integrity and public safety.

A&M-Qatar Partnership Raises National Security Concerns » ISGAP
JAN

05

2024

Texas A&M Partnership with Qatar Raises Security Concerns
-61.55

Texas A&M University's research and technology partnership with Qatar raises alarms about the potential exposure of advanced nuclear and weapons-related technology, which may inadvertently aid adversaries and support authoritarian practices.
-70

Economic Collaboration

March 18

Texas A&M University's partnership with Qatar, as reported, could lead to advanced nuclear and weapons-related technology becoming accessible to U.S. adversaries. This form of economic collaboration raises serious national security concerns and aligns with patterns of engagement that may ultimately bolster authoritarian practices by indirectly supporting regimes that are adversarial to democratic interests.

Texas A&M Partnership with Qatar Could Expose Nuclear, Weapons Technology to U.S. Adversaries, Antisemitism Watchdog Reports
JAN

01

2006

A&M PAC – Political Action Committee
2.90

Texas A&M University’s political action committee (A&M PAC) was established to engage transparently in the political process, advocating for the policy interests of the Texas A&M System. The initiative demonstrates the institution’s use of political contributions to participate in legislative matters, in a manner that is presented as accountable and democratic rather than authoritarian.
+20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 18

The formation and operation of the A&M PAC indicates that Texas A&M University is actively engaging in the political process through contributions and lobbying efforts. The initiative is described in terms that emphasize accountability and transparent participation, which aligns with democratic practices rather than supporting authoritarian or fascist agendas. This positive political engagement earns a moderately favorable score in the context of anti-fascist values.

A&M PAC – Political Action Committee